“I think SAG minimum is something like $60,000 before commissions and taxes,” he explained to the shock jock. “They gave me the lowest amount of money possible, that was their offer.”

Jonah immediately accepted.

“I said, ‘I will sign the papers tonight. Fax me the papers tonight,’” he told Howard. “I want to sign them tonight before they change their mind. I said I want to sign them before I go to sleep tonight so they legally can’t change their mind.”

“I got to f*ckin’ be in a Martin Scorcese movie and I just got nominated for an Oscar,” he said. “I’m tripping out… I’m in shock.”

As it turns out, Jonah isn’t the first star to take a major pay cut because they wanted to a certain role. Check out four stars who have done the same thing!

1. George Clooney – Good Night, and Good Luck

George Clooney is known for bringing in a lot of cash—but he also has a reputation for being super passionate and following roles and films that he believes in. This explains why he only eaerned $120,000 for writing, directing and starring in Good Night, and Good Luck.

2. Ethan Hawke – The Purge

WhenEthan Hawke signed on to do The Purge, he received “almost no money upfront” and the chance to work with a director he admired.

“There were no perks,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “No trailer, no driver, no BS… just a great role, a great director.”

3. Bill Murray – Rushmore

Bill Murraywas so confident in the script that Wes Anderson wrote for Rushmore that he was actually willing to personally expense a helicopter needed for a scene. Ultimately, the offer was rejected, but Bill was paid only $9,000 for his part. Although the film also helped him nab a Golden Globe nomination.

4. Brad Pitt – Thelma & Louise

When he was still a struggling actor in Hollywood, Brad Pittwas paid an unimpressive $6,000 to star in Thelma & Louise. More importantly, it was his breakout role—and we’re sure he earns a little more these days!